Can you buy...

[EgerdenFarmStud]

A zebra?

Just wondering really... Is it legal in the uk to keep a zebra as a pet, and if so, do you need a licence?

Where would you buy one?

Please note... I am not about to buy a zebra and keep it in the garden or break it to ride etc... Just curious.

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[Sparkles]

This has made me chuckle!!!

But on a serious note...I have no idea! Curious too now.... Do you know someone with one?

 

[EgerdenFarmStud]

No but I love them, and potentially could have land / shelter etc to keep 5 or 6 and breed them, seeing as they're endangered etc!!

It's just a thought and please button pushers I am not going to go and just buy a zebra on a whim... I am a little more sensible than that ... ( I'll buy 2 to keep each other company )

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[AmyMay]

Would a zebra fall under the exotic pets category??

 

[Maddie2412]

oooooooooooooooh i want one haha!! erm i dont know but you are in america...?

 

[smellsofhorse]

I'm sure you need a licence.

See tizer a member on here.
She runs a livery yard and also has zebras plus some exotic donkey!

She has said how many hoops she had to jump through to keep them.

 

[Lanky Loll]

From memory... years since I've had any involvement with them but they USED to be (and presumably still are) classed as a dangerous animal and you need the appropriate transport licences for them.

 

[EgerdenFarmStud]

Oooh, I will pm tizer... Where would I find out about a license etc? Local council? All I can see on google are forums with idiots saying how they know about horses so want a zebra, no actual info on how to go about getting info on them...
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[EgerdenFarmStud]

P.s. No, I'm in Kent, not America

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[Lanky Loll]

I *think* we had to get the transport licences from Defra..
Dangerous Wild Animal list - Zebra's included: http://archive.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/wildlife/protect/documents/dwa-animallist.pdf
DWAA info: http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/dangerous-wild-animals/

 

[EgerdenFarmStud]

Thanks magsandpaddy...

I have now discovered that 1) yes you do need a license 2) there are 2 people in holland that deal in zebras and 3) they are around £3000...

So... Anyone want a syndicate??

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[Hacked_Off]

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[joeanne]

There is a lady in High Wycombe that has one....and very nice it is too!

 

[EgerdenFarmStud]

Zak the zebra is pretty funky...

My thinking is ( and it is purely thinking ) that I'd like to set up some sort of zebra / pony / donkey and small animal farm and do trips for inner city children / children from troubled homes etc... I think that if I can make 1 child in 10 happy it'll be worth it. They could come, with carers / chaperones for 3 or 4 days staying in mobile homes on site and learn all about caring for the animals, ride the horses, look after sock lambs etc, have bbqs, go to beach and all sorts of fun stuff. Obviously it'd have to make enough money to cover itself but I'm not looking to make huge profits. I can do zebra appearances for the money

Obviously I know planning, licenses and alot of research etc will have to be done as it's a HUGE thing, and I'm not in a position to do so at the moment, but in the near future I should be....

So... What do you think?

Am I totally mad??

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[EgerdenFarmStud]

** insurance too obviously **

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[scarymare]

Zak the zebra is pretty funky...

My thinking is ( and it is purely thinking ) that I'd like to set up some sort of zebra / pony / donkey and small animal farm and do trips for inner city children / children from troubled homes etc... I think that if I can make 1 child in 10 happy it'll be worth it. They could come, with carers / chaperones for 3 or 4 days staying in mobile homes on site and learn all about caring for the animals, ride the horses, look after sock lambs etc, have bbqs, go to beach and all sorts of fun stuff. Obviously it'd have to make enough money to cover itself but I'm not looking to make huge profits. I can do zebra appearances for the money

Obviously I know planning, licenses and alot of research etc will have to be done as it's a HUGE thing, and I'm not in a position to do so at the moment, but in the near future I should be....

So... What do you think?

Am I totally mad??

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Oh yes, quite mad indeed - but in a good way

 

[HudsonsDad]

"Am I totally mad??"

Probably, but for that I applaud you.

 

[scrappydoo1]

I would just love a zebra how cute would a zebra foal be

 

[EgerdenFarmStud]

Yes I too think I probably am a bit....

Oh well, at least some people may benefit from my madness - one day xx

 

[Sparkles]

I don't know how well they'd cope over here....might be over thinking things, but surely their feet/diet/lifestyle would be some-what alien to them here.

Don't donkey's struggle with feet over here because of grass here or something like that? Zebra's might be similar...

I might just be rambling crap mind!!!

 

[rhino]

I have always wanted a zorse (or two - quite fancy these ones http://www.izzza.com/IZZZAZorsesForSale.htm )but DWOL's aren't the easiest to get.

Most 'exotic' thing I have dealt with was a little appaloosa mule

 

[Katd66]

There is a lady in High Wycombe that has one....and very nice it is too!

Really!! I never knew that!!

Would it be worth contacting one of the big zoo's/wildlife parks and offering to assist with their breeding programme?? Or something like that?

 

[cob&onion]

Do zebras get laminitus???

 

[EgerdenFarmStud]

Kattd66... Very good idea - allthough I don't think they would 'lease' them as such, they'd want them all on view presumably, but deffo worth an ask.

Cobandonion - not sure about lami... Need to do ALOT of research before I do anything... Just wishful thinking atm.

And Binky... Also, don't know is the answer... I have alot of reading / talking to experts to do

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[tizer]

Hello All, I've already tried to post this so if you get it twice I'm sorry. Yes I do have zebras! There are 3 types, Hartmanns they are Vulnerable status, Grevys are endangered and Plains zebras are least concern. It is Plain zebras you have found for sale in Europe. You will need a DWA (dangerous wild animal licence) this is issued by you council and will run for 2 years once your enclosure has been inspected and passed and each individual council can set their own price for this licence. You will need minimum of 6ft fencing, mine is 8ft and they have put it to the test! It would help you if you were a member of BIAZA (british and irish association of zoos and aquariums) and ABWAK (associaton of british wild animal keepers) I think that is some basic info, prob best if you want to know more just add to this post and I will try and reply and help if I can. Oh and the exotic donkey I have here that blucanoo mentioned, are in fact Somali Wild Ass! The rarest equid in the world and mighty fabulous they are too.
Feel free to ask away.

 

[EgerdenFarmStud]

Thanks tizer...
Do they have to have an enclosure as such or is a paddock ( high fenced )with field shelter ok? ( stables for winter if needed ) and have you had difficulties between horses and zebras? Obviously they're turned out separately right? I realise I sound like a total numpty...

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[tizer]

An enclosure is a safe and secure paddock. My enclosure has 8ft deer fencing around it and is 2 acres in size, it has 2 large sand pits in for rolling and a third rolling area that can have different surfaces added to it for enrichment. Each Wild equid has a stable and an individual hard standing area and then there is a community hard standing area, they aren't to fond of mud and the hard stand areas allow them to be out without being in the mud in the winter, it also help with foot wear.
You are more than welcome to come and visit my guys if you really are serious about getting them. The enclosure will set you back a fair £££££ and the transportation is costly too as it is normally a specialist company that deals with all the transportation.

You also have to bear in mind that depending upon where you get a zeb from will depend how wild it is, people may say they have tame ones, but they have no been domesticated so their flight and fight instinct are HUGE! They make a wild fiesty 12.2pony with attitude look like a pussy cat!
Now don't think you are asking silly questions as you are not, it is all relevant. Please keep asking and I will try to keep answering, even if it seems like the most daft question it probably is not.

 

[tizer]

Did I answer all you questions?

 

[smellsofhorse]

EgerdenFarmStud

Have got though any more about your wishes to have zebra?

Tizer is a great wealth of knowledge in keeping zebras and such.

Oh and Tizer apologies for calling the Somali wild ass, donkeys!
They sound fantastic

 

[tizer]

Thank you for the kind comments, I seemed to have earned the name "Zebra Girl" You should try and call in and see the Somalis, or the smileys as they are affectionatley called, they are fabulous, always playing.